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Author |
: Chris Helzer |
Publisher |
: University of Iowa Press |
Total Pages |
: 234 |
Release |
: 2009-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781587299315 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1587299313 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Ecology and Management of Prairies in the Central United States by : Chris Helzer
Most prairies exist today as fragmented landscapes, making thoughtful and vigilant management ever more important. Intended for landowners and managers dedicated to understanding and nurturing their prairies as well as farmers, ranchers, conservationists, and all those with a strong interest in grasslands, ecologist Chris Helzer’s readable and practical manual educates prairie owners and managers about grassland ecology and gives them guidelines for keeping prairies diverse, vigorous, and viable. Chapters in the first section, "Prairie Ecology," describe prairie plants and the communities they live in, the ways in which disturbance modifies plant communities, the animal and plant inhabitants that are key to prairie survival, and the importance of diversity within plant and animal communities. Chapters in the second section, "Prairie Management," explore the adaptive management process as well as guiding principles for designing management strategies, examples of successful management systems such as fire and grazing, guidance for dealing with birds and other species that have particular habitat requirements and with the invasive species that have become the most serious threat that prairie managers have to deal with, and general techniques for prairie restoration. Following the conclusion and a forward-thinking note on climate change, eight appendixes provide more information on grazing, prescribed fire, and invasive species as well as bibliographic notes, references, and national and state organizations with expertise in prairie management. Grasslands can be found throughout much of North America, and the ideas and strategies in this book apply to most of them, particularly tallgrass and mixed-grass prairies in eastern North Dakota, eastern South Dakota, eastern Nebraska, eastern Kansas, eastern Oklahoma, northwestern Missouri, northern Illinois, northwestern Indiana, Iowa, southwestern Wisconsin, and southwestern Minnesota. By presenting all the factors that promote biological diversity and thus enhance prairie communities, then incorporating these factors into a set of clear-sighted management practices, The Ecology and Management of Prairies in the Central United States presents the tools necessary to ensure that grasslands are managed in the purposeful ways essential to the continued health and survival of prairie communities.
Author |
: Matt White |
Publisher |
: Texas A&M University Press |
Total Pages |
: 267 |
Release |
: 2006 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781603445566 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1603445560 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Synopsis Prairie Time by : Matt White
Matt White's connections with both prairie plants and prairie people are evident in the stories of discovery and inspiration he tells as he tracks the ever dwindling parcels of tallgrass prairie in northeast Texas. In his search, he stumbles upon some unexpected fragments of virgin land, as well as some remarkable tales of both destruction and stewardship.
Author |
: Ryan P. O'Connor |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 160 |
Release |
: 2009 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015080823068 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (68 Downloads) |
Synopsis Prairies and Savannas in Michigan by : Ryan P. O'Connor
Prairies and Savannas in Michigan gives a complete understanding of these dynamic systems, the plants and animals they support, the ecological processes that sustain them, and current efforts to restore these valuable pieces of Michigan's natural heritage. Intended for general readers, Prairies and Savannas in Michigan clearly describes the variety of natural habitats and itemizes noteworthy species found in each.
Author |
: Chris Helzer |
Publisher |
: Bureau Oak Book |
Total Pages |
: 129 |
Release |
: 2020 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781609386931 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1609386930 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Synopsis Hidden Prairie by : Chris Helzer
"Chris Helzer illustrates the beauty and diversity of prairie through an impressive series of photographs, all taken within the same meter of prairie. During his year-long project, he photographed 113 plant and animal species within that tiny plot, and capture numerous other images that document the splendor of diverse grasslands. His natural history writing tells the story of his personal journey during the project and the stories of the characters he found within his chosen square meter of prairie"--
Author |
: Josiah Gregg |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 382 |
Release |
: 1905 |
ISBN-10 |
: RUTGERS:39030038401412 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Synopsis Commerce of the Prairies by : Josiah Gregg
Author |
: Caroline Fraser |
Publisher |
: Metropolitan Books |
Total Pages |
: 368 |
Release |
: 2017-11-21 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781627792776 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1627792775 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Synopsis Prairie Fires by : Caroline Fraser
WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'S 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR The first comprehensive historical biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder, the beloved author of the Little House on the Prairie books Millions of readers of Little House on the Prairie believe they know Laura Ingalls—the pioneer girl who survived blizzards and near-starvation on the Great Plains, and the woman who wrote the famous autobiographical books. But the true saga of her life has never been fully told. Now, drawing on unpublished manuscripts, letters, diaries, and land and financial records, Caroline Fraser—the editor of the Library of America edition of the Little House series—masterfully fills in the gaps in Wilder’s biography. Revealing the grown-up story behind the most influential childhood epic of pioneer life, she also chronicles Wilder's tumultuous relationship with her journalist daughter, Rose Wilder Lane, setting the record straight regarding charges of ghostwriting that have swirled around the books. The Little House books, for all the hardships they describe, are paeans to the pioneer spirit, portraying it as triumphant against all odds. But Wilder’s real life was harder and grittier than that, a story of relentless struggle, rootlessness, and poverty. It was only in her sixties, after losing nearly everything in the Great Depression, that she turned to children’s books, recasting her hardscrabble childhood as a celebratory vision of homesteading—and achieving fame and fortune in the process, in one of the most astonishing rags-to-riches episodes in American letters. Spanning nearly a century of epochal change, from the Indian Wars to the Dust Bowl, Wilder’s dramatic life provides a unique perspective on American history and our national mythology of self-reliance. With fresh insights and new discoveries, Prairie Fires reveals the complex woman whose classic stories grip us to this day.
Author |
: Linda Sue Park |
Publisher |
: Clarion Books |
Total Pages |
: 276 |
Release |
: 2020 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781328781505 |
ISBN-13 |
: 132878150X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (05 Downloads) |
Synopsis Prairie Lotus by : Linda Sue Park
In this compelling, emotionally engaging novel set in 1880, a half-Chinese girl and her white father try to make a home in Dakota Territory, in the face of racism and resistance.
Author |
: Durward L. Allen |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 236 |
Release |
: 1967 |
ISBN-10 |
: |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Synopsis The Life of Prairies and Plains by : Durward L. Allen
Author |
: Laura Ingalls Wilder |
Publisher |
: HarperCollins |
Total Pages |
: 357 |
Release |
: 2016-03-08 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780062094889 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0062094882 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (89 Downloads) |
Synopsis Little House on the Prairie by : Laura Ingalls Wilder
The third book in Laura Ingalls Wilder's treasured Little House series—now available as an ebook! This digital version features Garth Williams's classic illustrations, which appear in vibrant full color on a full-color device and in rich black-and-white on all other devices. The adventures continue for Laura Ingalls and her family as they leave their little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin and set out for the big skies of the Kansas Territory. They travel for many days in their covered wagon until they find the best spot to build their house. Soon they are planting and plowing, hunting wild ducks and turkeys, and gathering grass for their cows. Just when they begin to feel settled, they are caught in the middle of a dangerous conflict. The nine Little House books are inspired by Laura's own childhood and have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique glimpse into America's frontier history and as heartwarming, unforgettable stories.
Author |
: John Madson |
Publisher |
: Falcon PressPub Company |
Total Pages |
: 112 |
Release |
: 1993-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1560442239 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781560442233 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (39 Downloads) |
Synopsis Tall Grass Prairie by : John Madson
This book captures the grace and beauty of America's remaining tallgrass prairie with compelling photography and colorful narrative.